Charlotte, NC – Fayetteville State's Kalee Vanderhorst and Jaida Bynum had an outstanding weekend performance when the Broncos opened the 2021 volleyball season at the North Greenville Tournament. Their efforts in helping FSU achieve a 3-1 overall record were recognized by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Vanderhorst was named the Food Lion Offensive Player of the Week and Bynum the Food Lion Setter of the Week.
 
Kalee Vanderhorst, a senior from Raleigh, NC, totaled 58 kills, averaging a team-best 3.41 kills per set, with a .254 hitting percentage and six service aces over four matches. Her 20 kills in FSU's win over Columbia International are a conference-best.  She also registered a double-double with 14 kills and 10 digs in a win over UVA-Wise. Additionally, Kalee recorded 23 digs and 11 total blocks on defense while her 69.5 total points were a team-high for the Broncos.
 
Jaida Bynum, a native of Largo, MD, recorded 99 assists over the four matches this weekend, averaging 5.21 assists per set. Her match totals of 30, 26, and 25 assists all rank among league leaders for the season. The sophomore setter also chipped in 17 digs, seven service aces, and three kills for the week to help Fayetteville State finish with a 3-1 record.
 
Fayetteville State will travel to Murfreesboro, NC for a 7 pm matchup against Chowan University and will host its home-opener on Friday, September 17^th against UNC Pembroke. The match start is at 6 pm.